Winter maintenance can prevent severe damage to your home and can make your home more energy-efficient, saving you money over the long term. Take the time to make sure the interior and exterior of your home are ready for any harsh weather ahead – snow or ice storms. Here’s your handy list below to help […]

Buying a home takes a lot of preparation and planning. It’s critical to get your finances in order and other tasks done before you even start house hunting! Keep in mind that this early stage of the buying process doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time on your part even before we start working together. So […]

Love Selling Your Home – Week 11  This is the eleventh article in the series called, Love Selling Your Home: Minimize Your Stress, Maximize Your Profit, a step-by-step guide to selling your home. This series takes you through the entire home-selling process — from finding a real estate agent to settlement day.   The big day […]

Understanding mortgage loans and interest rates can be confusing and frustrating for many homebuyers. It doesn’t help that most advertised rates are a marketing ploy to lure you in! In fact, a lender looks at several factors to determine an interest rate based on YOUR specific financial situation, including your credit score, your down-payment amount, […]

Love Selling Your Home – Week 10 This is the tenth article in the series, Love Selling Your Home: Minimize Your Stress, Maximize Your Profit, a step-by-step guide to selling your home. This series takes you through the entire home-selling process — from finding a real estate agent to settlement day.  You’ve got mixed feelings […]

Love Selling Your Home – Week 9 This is the ninth article in the series called, Love Selling Your Home: Minimize Your Stress, Maximize Your Profit, a step-by-step guide to selling your home. This series takes you through the entire home-selling process — from finding a real estate agent to settlement day.  You’re now one […]

Whether you’re a longtime homeowner or a newbie, don’t forget to monitor your escrow account if your lender required one when you took out your mortgage. You want to avoid any pitfalls since it’s still your money (and your home!). Here’s a rundown of why you should always stay on top of things when it […]

VA loans are a great loan option for those who have served our country. These loans backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, provide an affordable way for many military families to own their own home – and a way to say thank you for your service! Active-duty service members, veterans and surviving spouses […]

This is the eighth article in the series called, Love Selling Your Home: Minimize Your Stress, Maximize Your Profit, a step-by-step guide to selling your home. This series takes you through the entire home-selling process — from finding a real estate agent to settlement day.  Just because your home is under contract doesn’t mean it’s […]

How to Get the Best Mortgage Series – Week 2  Follow this series to learn how to get the right mortgage for your specific financial situation and goals. You’ll see what steps you need to take throughout this process to make it productive and successful!  It’s all about what you can afford each month before […]